Bird feeder

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of bird feeder, including shooting equipment and granary, shooting equipment includes camera and main body, camera is set on the top or bottom of main body;Granary is detachably assembled with shooting equipment in the up-down direction, and granary is provided with accommodating groove, and camera can be assembled or separated from accommodating groove from the bottom or top of granary.The bird feeder of the utility model embodiment, when feeding or cleaning and disassembling, directly separate granary and shooting equipment up and down, no need to disassemble camera alone, after cleaning, directly assemble granary and shooting equipment up and down to complete assembly, convenient and fast operation, greatly facilitate user use, and because camera does not need to be disassembled, the wire of camera cannot be damaged in the process of disassembly, can effectively prolong the service life of bird feeder.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bird feeding and bird watching technology, and more specifically, to a bird feeder. Background Technology

[0002] Bird feeders are devices that facilitate bird lovers in feeding and observing birds. Intelligent bird feeders with built-in cameras allow bird enthusiasts or researchers to conveniently observe and collect information about birds in real time. However, existing bird feeders are inconvenient to disassemble for adding food or cleaning. For example, Chinese patent document CN219125100U discloses a bird feeder that requires disassembling the food tray, the rain cover, and the camera before cleaning the main body, making the process cumbersome. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a bird feeder to solve the problem that the existing bird feeders require the food tray, the rain cover, and the camera to be removed from the main body before the main body can be cleaned, which is cumbersome.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A bird feeder, comprising: A shooting device, including a camera and a main body, wherein the camera is positioned above or below the main body; The grain silo is detachably assembled and connected to the shooting device in the vertical direction. The grain silo is provided with a receiving slot, and the camera can be assembled or detached from the receiving slot from the bottom or top of the grain silo.

[0005] In one embodiment, the shooting device includes a top surface, a camera is disposed on the front side of the top surface and protrudes upward from the top surface, the top surface can be adapted to be connected to the bottom of the grain silo, the receiving slot includes a first receiving slot, the first receiving slot is opened at the bottom of the front panel of the grain silo, and the camera can be inserted into or detached from the first receiving slot from the bottom of the grain silo.

[0006] In one embodiment, the imaging device further includes an antenna disposed on the rear side of the top surface and protruding upward from the top surface. The receiving slot further includes a second receiving slot, which is formed in the rear plate of the grain silo, and the antenna can be accommodated in the second receiving slot.

[0007] In one embodiment, the grain silo includes a silo body and a silo cover, the silo cover being able to cover the silo body, the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove being both disposed on the silo body, one of the antenna and the silo cover being provided with a hanging lug and the other being provided with a hanging hole, the hanging lug being engaged with the hanging hole, so that the antenna and the silo cover are rotatably connected.

[0008] In one embodiment, the bird feeder further includes a feeding tray, which is located on the front side of the main body. The bottom of the grain bin has a grain outlet facing the feeding tray. The top surface is set as a slope with the front side lower than the rear side. The bottom of the bin is set as a slope adapted to the top surface. When the bin is assembled with the shooting device, the bottom of the bin is attached to the top surface.

[0009] In one embodiment, the bird feeder further includes a leak-proof component, which includes a connected baffle and a leak-proof net. The baffle and the leak-proof net are arranged at an angle. The baffle covers the food outlet, and the leak-proof net covers a portion of the structure of the feeding tray.

[0010] In one embodiment, the shooting device further includes a top cover connected to the top surface of the main body, the camera connected to the bottom of the main body, the opening of the receiving slot facing the top of the grain silo, and the camera being able to be mounted or detached from the top of the grain silo.

[0011] In one embodiment, the grain bin includes a first bin and a second bin, which are spaced apart in the width direction of the bird feeder.

[0012] In one embodiment, the bird feeder further includes a solar panel, which is disposed on top of the grain bin or the camera.

[0013] In one embodiment, a storage battery is provided in the main body, and a battery slot is provided at the bottom of the main body, with the storage battery disposed in the battery slot; And / or, a battery compartment is provided on the bottom rear side of the shooting device, and the battery is housed in the battery compartment.

[0014] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the present invention has at least the following advantages and positive effects compared with the prior art: The bird feeder of the present invention includes a shooting device and a grain bin. The grain bin is detachably assembled and connected to the shooting device in the vertical direction. The shooting device includes a camera and a main body. The camera is set above or below the main body. The grain bin is provided with a receiving groove. The camera can be assembled or detached from the receiving groove from the bottom or top of the grain bin. When adding grain or cleaning and disassembling the bird feeder, the grain bin and the shooting device can be directly separated vertically without the need to disassemble and assemble the camera separately. After cleaning, the grain bin and the shooting device can be directly assembled vertically to complete the assembly. The operation is convenient and quick, which greatly facilitates the user. Moreover, since the camera does not need to be disassembled, the camera's wires will not be damaged during the disassembly and assembly process, which can effectively extend the service life of the bird feeder. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bird feeder in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the bird feeder. Figure 3 for Figure 1 Another exploded structural diagram of the bird feeder shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the bird feeder provided in Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the exploded structure of the bird feeder. Figure 6 for Figure 4 Another exploded structural diagram of the bird feeder shown.

[0017] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows: 10. Bird feeder; 100. Filming equipment; 110. Camera; 120. Main body; 121. Top surface; 122. Snap-fit ​​block; 130. Antenna; 131. Hanging hole; 140. Battery compartment; 150. Top cover; 151. First cover; 152. Second cover; 200. Grain bin; 210. Storage trough; 211. First storage trough; 212. Second storage trough; 220. Grain outlet; 230. Bin body; 240. Bin cover; 241. Hanging ear; 250. First bin; 260. Second bin; 300. Feeding tray; 310. Snap-fit ​​groove; 320. Drain hole; 400. Leak-proof component; 410. Baffle; 420. Leak-proof net; 500. Stand; 600. Solar panel; 610. Solar panel; 620. Battery. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To more clearly explain the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of this utility model, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make this utility model more comprehensive and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art.

[0019] Furthermore, the described features, structures, or characteristics can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Numerous specific details are provided in the following description to give a full understanding of embodiments of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the technical solutions of the present invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or other methods, components, apparatuses, steps, etc., may be employed. In other instances, well-known methods, apparatuses, implementations, or operations are not shown or described in detail to avoid obscuring various aspects of the present invention.

[0020] The block diagrams shown in the accompanying drawings are merely functional entities and do not necessarily correspond to physically independent entities. That is, these functional entities can be implemented in software, in one or more hardware modules or integrated circuits, or in different network and / or processor devices and / or microcontroller devices.

[0021] The flowcharts shown in the accompanying drawings are merely illustrative and do not necessarily include all content and operations / steps, nor do they necessarily have to be performed in the described order. For example, some operations / steps can be broken down, while others can be combined or partially combined; therefore, the actual execution order may change depending on the specific circumstances.

[0022] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments: Example 1

[0023] Please refer to the following first. Figure 1 This utility model provides a bird feeder 10, which is convenient for bird lovers to feed birds. At the same time, bird lovers or researchers can observe and collect bird information through the camera device in the bird feeder 10.

[0024] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bird feeder 10 includes a camera 100 and a food bin 200. The camera 100 is used to capture images of birds eating food on the bird feeder 10, which are stored locally or transmitted to a designated user terminal via a network (wireless or wired network). Users can observe and collect bird information through the camera 100. The food bin 200 is used to store food suitable for birds.

[0025] It should be noted that user terminals include, but are not limited to, mobile phones, tablets, etc.

[0026] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 It should be noted that the grain silo 200 is detachably assembled and connected to the filming equipment 100 in the vertical direction.

[0027] It should be noted that the shooting device 100 includes a camera 110 and a main body 120, with the camera 110 positioned on the main body 120. Furthermore, the camera 110 may be positioned above or below the main body 120.

[0028] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The grain silo 200 is provided with a receiving slot 210. The camera 100 is detachably assembled to the bottom of the grain silo 200, and the camera 110 is located above the main body 120. The camera 110 can be installed into the receiving slot 210 from the bottom of the grain silo 200 and can also be detached from the receiving slot 210 from the bottom of the grain silo 200. Alternatively, the camera 100 can be detachably assembled to the top of the grain silo 200, and the camera 110 is located below the main body 120. The camera 110 can be installed into the receiving slot 210 from the top of the grain silo 200 and can also be detached from the receiving slot 210 from the top of the grain silo 200. The detachable assembly method of the camera 100 and the grain silo 200 includes any detachable method such as magnetic attraction, snap-fit, embedding, or track installation.

[0029] In summary, in this application, the bird feeder 10 includes a camera 100 and a grain bin 200. The grain bin 200 is detachably connected to the camera 100 in the vertical direction. The camera 100 includes a camera 110 and a main body 120. The camera 110 is positioned above or below the main body 120. The grain bin 200 is provided with a receiving groove 210. The camera 110 can be installed or detached from the receiving groove 210 from the bottom or top of the grain bin 200. When adding grain or cleaning and disassembling the bird feeder 10, the grain bin 200 and the camera 100 can be directly separated vertically without the need to disassemble and reassemble the camera 110 separately. After cleaning, the grain bin 200 and the camera 100 can be directly reassembled vertically to complete the assembly. The operation is convenient and quick, greatly facilitating the user. Furthermore, since the camera 110 does not need to be disassembled, the camera 110's wires will not be damaged during the disassembly and reassembly process, effectively extending the service life of the bird feeder 10.

[0030] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the main body 120 includes a top surface 121. The camera 110 is disposed on the front side of the top surface 121 and protrudes upward from the top surface 121. The top surface 121 can be adapted to be connected to the bottom of the grain bin 200. The bird feeder 10 includes a feeding tray 300, which is disposed on the front side of the main body 120. The bottom of the grain bin 200 has a grain outlet 220 facing the feeding tray 300. The receiving groove 210 includes a first receiving groove 211, which is opened at the bottom of the front panel of the grain bin 200. The camera 110 can be inserted into or removed from the first receiving groove 211 from the bottom of the grain bin 200.

[0031] refer to Figure 2 One of the bottom of the main body 120 and the side of the feeding tray 300 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block, and the other is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove. For example Figure 2 The illustration shows that the main body 120 is provided with a snap-fit ​​block 122, and the feeding tray 300 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 310. The snap-fit ​​block 122 at the bottom of the main body 120 can snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 310 on the side of the feeding tray 300, thereby allowing the main body 120 and the feeding tray 300 to be detachably assembled. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the positions of the snap-fit ​​block 122 and the snap-fit ​​groove 310 can also be reversed. In this case, the snap-fit ​​block 122 is provided on the feeding tray 300, and the snap-fit ​​groove 310 is provided on the main body 120. It is understood that any solution that can achieve the installation and fixation of the main body 120 and the feeding tray 300 should be protected.

[0032] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The imaging device 100 also includes an antenna 130, which is located on the rear side of the top surface 121 and protrudes upward from the top surface 121. The receiving slot 210 also includes a second receiving slot 212, which is formed in the rear plate of the grain silo 200, and the antenna 130 can be accommodated in the second receiving slot 212. The antenna 130 and the camera 110 are separated and spaced apart, and the antenna 130 protrudes upward from the main body 120, ensuring that the antenna 130 is not obstructed to the greatest extent possible, effectively guaranteeing signal stability and strength. Furthermore, the camera 110 and the antenna 130 are respectively installed in the first receiving slot 211 and the second receiving slot 212 of the front and rear plates of the grain silo 200, which can provide stability for the detachable assembly of the grain silo 200 and the imaging device 100 from both front and rear directions.

[0033] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The grain silo 200 includes a silo body 230 and a silo cover 240. The silo cover 240 covers the silo body 230. A first receiving slot 211 and a second receiving slot 212 are both provided on the silo body 230. One of the antenna 130 and the silo cover 240 is provided with a hanging lug 241, and the other is provided with a hanging hole 131, for example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The illustration shows that the compartment cover 240 is equipped with a lug 241, and the antenna 130 is equipped with a mounting hole 131. The lug 241 is engaged within the mounting hole 131, allowing the antenna 130 and the compartment cover 240 to be rotatably connected. It should be noted that the positions of the mounting hole 131 and the lug 241 can also be reversed; in this case, the lug 241 is positioned on the antenna 130, and the mounting hole 131 is positioned on the compartment cover 240. It can be understood that the lug 241 and the mounting hole 131 can also be omitted; any arrangement where the antenna 130 is connected to the compartment cover 240 should be protected.

[0034] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 It should be noted that the top surface of the cover 240 is inclined along the height direction of the bird feeder 10, and the size of the cover 240 is larger than the size of the container body 230 and the feeding dish 300 along the height direction of the bird feeder 10. The cover 240 can shield the camera 110 and the feeding dish 300. When it rains, rainwater slides down the top surface of the cover 240 and falls off the edge of the cover 240, preventing the rainwater from wetting the food in the feeding dish 300, thus ensuring that the food in the feeding dish 300 is not contaminated by rainwater and effectively conserving food. The cover 240 can also shield the camera 110, ensuring that the camera 110 is not wet and that the lens is not blurred, thus effectively ensuring the shooting quality.

[0035] refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The top surface 121 is sloped, with the front side lower than the rear side. The bottom of the storage compartment 230 is also sloped to match the top surface 121. When the storage compartment 230 is assembled with the imaging device 100, the bottom of the storage compartment 230 is attached to the top surface 121. By setting the top surface 121 to be sloped and lower at the front, the food inside the storage compartment 230 can slide along the top surface 121 under the action of gravity and fall into the feeding tray 300, achieving automatic refilling. Users do not need to frequently refill the feeding tray 300, making operation convenient. It is understandable that the sloped surface can be omitted; any solution where the food compartment 200 can refill the feeding tray 300 should be protected.

[0036] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bird feeder 10 also includes a leak-proof component 400 to prevent food from leaking out of the feeding dish 300 or to prevent birds from pulling food out of the feeding dish 300. The leak-proof component 400 includes a connected baffle 410 and a leak-proof net 420. The baffle 410 and the leak-proof net 420 are angled together. The baffle 410 covers the food outlet 220, and the leak-proof net 420 covers a portion of the feeding dish 300, allowing birds to eat from the portion of the feeding dish 300 not covered by the leak-proof net 420. It is understood that the leak-proof component 400 can be omitted; any arrangement that ensures food in the container 230 falls into the feeding dish 300 for birds to eat should be protected.

[0037] refer to Figure 3 The bottom of the feeding tray 300 is provided with multiple drainage holes 320, which are spaced apart. It should be noted that the radial dimension of the drainage holes 320 is slightly smaller than the width of the food.

[0038] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The bird feeder 10 also includes a stand 500, which is connected to the end of the feeding dish 300 furthest from the food bin 200. By providing the stand 500, birds can stand on it to eat the food in the feeding dish 300 and also play on it. It is understood that the stand 500 may not be provided; any arrangement that allows birds to eat the food in the feeding dish 300 should be protected.

[0039] In addition, the shooting device 100 also includes various controllers, motherboards, circuit boards, circuits, etc., which can all be set in the main body 120. This gives the various parts of the shooting device 100 a large assembly space, which is beneficial to the design and production of the shooting device 100.

[0040] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The bird feeder 10 also includes a solar panel 600, used to convert solar energy into stable electrical energy. The solar panel 600 includes a solar panel 610, and a battery 620 is housed in the main body 120. The solar panel 600 can charge the battery 620 or directly power the camera 110. The solar panel 610 is located on the top of the grain silo 200, i.e., on the silo cover 240. By installing the solar panel 600, solar energy can be converted into electrical energy, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements to power the camera 110, making operation convenient. It is understood that the solar panel 600 can also be omitted; any solution capable of powering the camera 110 should be protected.

[0041] It should be noted that by setting the top surface of the cover 240 to be inclined at the height of the bird feeder 10, sunlight can shine vertically on the solar panel 610, maximizing the collection of solar energy.

[0042] refer to Figure 3 It should be noted that in this embodiment, a battery slot 140 is provided at the bottom of the main body 120, and specifically, the battery 620 is disposed in the battery slot 140.

[0043] Example 2

[0044] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The bird feeder 10 in this embodiment has a basically the same structure as the bird feeder 10 in Embodiment 1. The difference is that the shooting device 100 also includes a top cover 150, which is connected to the top surface 121 of the main body 120. The camera 110 is connected to the bottom of the main body 120, and the opening of the receiving groove 210 faces the top of the grain bin 200. The camera 110 can be installed into or detached from the receiving groove 210 from the top of the grain bin 200. Furthermore, guide rails can be provided on the left and right sides of the main body 120, and guide grooves can be opened in the grain bin 200 relative to the position of the main body 120. The shooting device 100 and the grain bin 200 can be detachably assembled and disassembled through the guide rails and guide grooves, or magnetic attraction or magnetic attraction plus guide rails can be used.

[0045] The receiving slot 210 may also include a first receiving slot and a second receiving slot, which are respectively disposed on the front and rear panels of the grain silo 200, for accommodating the camera 110 and the antenna.

[0046] The food storage 200 includes a first storage compartment 250 and a second storage compartment 260, which are spaced apart along the width of the bird feeder 10. Furthermore, the distance between the first storage compartment 250 and the second storage compartment 260 is the same as the size of the camera 110. By setting the first storage compartment 250 and the second storage compartment 260, the food storage 200 of the bird feeder 10 can hold two different types of food, or it can hold both food and water. Users can provide food or water to the birds according to their habits at the location where the bird feeder 10 is placed.

[0047] refer to Figure 6 It should be noted that in this embodiment, the solar panel 610 is disposed on the top of the shooting device 100, that is, on the top cover 150, and a battery slot 140 is disposed on the bottom rear side of the shooting device 100, and the aforementioned battery 620 is accommodated in the battery slot 140.

[0048] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 It should be noted that in this embodiment, the top cover 150 includes a first cover 151 and a second cover 152. The first cover 151 and the second cover 152 are set at an angle and in a herringbone shape. The normals of the first cover 151 and the second cover 152 are both inclined to the height direction of the bird feeder 10. When it rains, rainwater falls along the first cover 151 or the second cover 152. The top cover 150 covers the feeding dish 300 and the food outlet 220. Therefore, when it rains, rainwater will not wet the food in the feeding dish 300 and the container 230.

[0049] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 It should be noted that in this embodiment, the number of solar panels 610 is set to two, which are respectively set on the first cover 151 and the second cover 152. By setting two solar panels 610, and the normals of the first cover 151 and the second cover 152 are both inclined to the height direction of the bird feeder 10, the sunlight can shine vertically on the solar panels 610 whether it is morning or afternoon, so as to maximize the utilization of sunlight.

[0050] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the invention disclosed herein. This application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention that follow the general principles of the invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of the invention are indicated by the claims. It should be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of the invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bird feeder, characterized in that, include: A shooting device, including a camera and a main body, wherein the camera is positioned above or below the main body; The grain silo is detachably assembled and connected to the shooting device in the vertical direction. The grain silo is provided with a receiving slot, and the camera can be assembled or detached from the receiving slot from the bottom or top of the grain silo.

2. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shooting device includes a top surface, a camera is disposed on the front side of the top surface and protrudes upward from the top surface, the top surface can be adapted to be connected to the bottom of the grain silo, the receiving slot includes a first receiving slot, the first receiving slot is opened at the bottom of the front panel of the grain silo, and the camera can be inserted into or detached from the first receiving slot from the bottom of the grain silo.

3. The bird feeder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The shooting device also includes an antenna, which is disposed on the rear side of the top surface and protrudes upward from the top surface. The receiving slot also includes a second receiving slot, which is formed in the rear plate of the grain silo, and the antenna can be accommodated in the second receiving slot.

4. The bird feeder according to claim 3, characterized in that, The grain silo includes a silo body and a silo cover. The silo cover can cover the silo body. The first receiving groove and the second receiving groove are both provided on the silo body. One of the antenna and the silo cover is provided with a hanging lug, and the other is provided with a hanging hole. The hanging lug is engaged with the hanging hole, so that the antenna and the silo cover are rotatably connected.

5. The bird feeder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bird feeder also includes a feeding tray, which is located on the front side of the main body. The bottom of the grain bin has a grain outlet facing the feeding tray. The top surface is set as a slope with the front side lower than the rear side. The bottom of the bin is set as a slope adapted to the top surface. When the bin is assembled with the shooting device, the bottom of the bin is attached to the top surface.

6. The bird feeder according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bird feeder also includes a leak-proof component, which includes a connected baffle and a leak-proof net. The baffle and the leak-proof net are set at an angle. The baffle covers the food outlet, and the leak-proof net covers part of the structure of the feeding tray.

7. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The shooting device also includes a top cover connected to the top surface of the main body, the camera connected to the bottom of the main body, the opening of the receiving slot facing the top of the grain silo, and the camera being able to be mounted or detached from the top of the grain silo.

8. The bird feeder according to claim 7, characterized in that, The grain bin includes a first bin and a second bin, which are spaced apart along the width of the bird feeder.

9. The bird feeder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bird feeder also includes a solar panel, which is located on top of the grain bin or the camera.

10. The bird feeder according to claim 9, characterized in that, The main body is provided with a storage battery, and the bottom end of the main body is provided with a battery slot, and the storage battery is disposed in the battery slot; And / or, a battery compartment is provided on the bottom rear side of the shooting device, and the battery is housed in the battery compartment.

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